Jeff McLean hung on for dear life on the edge of a large industrial shredder for 52 seconds before help arrived. If it weren’t for that help, Jeff likely wouldn’t be alive. 

“Our district is fortunate to have such amazing educators,” said North Campus Social Studies teacher Mark Domschot, reading the list of nominees for Teacher of the Year. “These teachers understand what truly matters in the field of education. They demonstrate a consistent presence in their s…

“This is such a fulfilling job. I love seeing each child’s progress throughout the year, both socially and academically.”

David LaRochelle is a White Bear Lake-based author of many acclaimed children’s books, including “A Christmas Guest,” “This is NOT a Cat!”, and “100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli”. LaRochelle is a four-time winner of the Minnesota Book Award and the 2021 recipient of the Theodor Seuss Ge…

In downtown White Bear Lake is a piece of history many would say represents an important part of the town’s past. Next to the former depot (which houses the Chamber of Commerce) is an old caboose once owned by Northern Pacific Railroad. While it has undergone sporadic renovations, it is stil…

Every little thing you can do goes a long way toward cleaning up the community. It’s a good feeling to help out any way you can.”

Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a vehicle in Goose Lake around 7:10 a.m. May 9, near the intersection of White Bear Avenue and South Shore Blvd. The RCSO Water Patrol team responded and found a Ford SUV submerged in the water. No one was in the vehicle and th…

Three years ago, Sunrise Middle School transitioned from traditional letter grading to a modified version of Standards-Based Learning (SBL). According to the school’s principal Christina Pierre, now “students can be confident that grades reflect exactly what they know and can do.”

“Our investigators haven’t stopped looking for him,” read an April 15 Facebook post from the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office.

The Dugout Bar in Mahtomedi offers many features to both new and old patrons. Live music, ice-cold beer and a wide array of delicious bar food are a few. However, the bar’s owners have decided a change in menu is overdue, as is someone to lead the overhaul.

Sometimes, police need a little outside help when they’re out on the job. That help can come from the capabilities of aerial vehicles.

Michael Henderson didn’t expect to become a hero at the White Bear Lake Police Department on December 23, 2023. But that day’s events pushed him to act as a protector without wasting time.

With new expansions come new changes.

Reed Sigmund is a stage actor who has been with the Minnesota Children’s Theatre Company since 2000. The Stillwater resident has performed in How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Shrek The Musical, The Wizard of Oz, and Peter Pan. Sigmund will portray Toad in the company’s upcoming production of …